The Feather Pillow

Question 1

How was the parasite described?

Accepted Answer

Rat-like, Bug-like

Question 2

What was the theme of the story?

Accepted Answer

The balance between life and death

Question 3

Who are the only characters present in the entire short story?

Accepted Answer

Alicia, Jordan, the doctor & the parasite

Question 4

What does Alicia do during a typical day?

Accepted Answer

wait for her husbands return for work

Question 5

How does Jordan feel toward his wife when shes sick?

Accepted Answer

He loves her deeply

Question 6

Where was the Parasite located?

Accepted Answer

Inside the pillow

Question 7

At the beginning of the story what gives Alicia "hot" and "cold" shivers?

Accepted Answer

Their honeymoon

Question 8

What are Alicia and Jordan doing in the beginning of the story

Accepted Answer

They are coming back from their honeymoon

Question 9

What does the doctor find wrong with Alicia?

Accepted Answer

Didn't Know

Question 10

How does the husband find out about the parasite that killed Alicia?

Accepted Answer

He lifts the pillow and notices that its heavy

Question 11

How long did it take for the parasite to kill Alicia

Accepted Answer

5 days

Question 12

What details from the story help the reader predict the outcome of the story?

Accepted Answer

Not moving or speaking, She stopped crying

Question 13

Who is the author of the story?

Accepted Answer

Horacio Quiroga

Question 14

Where did the parasite suck the blood from?

Accepted Answer

Temples

Questions 14